Mooney M20 Acclaim weight and balance & performance calculator
The Mooney M20 Acclaim is a four-seat touring aircraft with retractable gear and constant-speed propeller with retractable gear and piston engine. BriefingPal has 1 model of the Mooney M20 Acclaim on file – Mooney M20TN Acclaim – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* Mooney M20TN Acclaim, MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Mooney M20 Acclaim weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Mooney M20 Acclaim key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooney M20TN Acclaim | 2006–2019 | 1,528 kg (3,368 lb) | 1,009 kg (2,225 lb) | 89 US gal (337 L) | 54 kg (120 lb) | 276 kg (609 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Mooney M20 Acclaim takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooney M20TN Acclaim | 420 m (1,380 ft) | 650 m (2,130 ft) | 815 m (2,670 ft) | 595 m (1,950 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the Mooney M20TN Acclaim needs about 960 m (3,150 ft) to clear 50 ft – 48 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Mooney M20 Acclaim climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooney M20TN Acclaim | 1,380 fpm | 5 min / 2.7 US gal | 197 kt | 21.1 US gal/h (80 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table. Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Mooney M20 Acclaim weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, seat row 2, baggage area 1, baggage area 2, baggage area 3, combined baggage limit, fuel. Maximum baggage: 54 kg (120 lb). Maximum landing mass 1,452 kg (3,200 lb) (Mooney M20TN Acclaim) – BriefingPal checks the landing point after trip fuel against it. Demonstrated crosswind: 18 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 104 KIAS. Service ceiling: 25,000 ft. Fuel: AVGAS.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Mooney M20 Acclaim →
How to calculate Mooney M20 Acclaim weight and balance
- Choose the Mooney M20 AcclaimType the registration or pick Mooney → Mooney M20 Acclaim → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Mooney M20 Acclaim envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Mooney M20 Acclaim – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Mooney M20 Acclaim?
Mooney M20TN Acclaim: 1,528 kg (3,368 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Mooney M20 Acclaim carry?
Mooney M20TN Acclaim: 89 US gal (337 L).
What is the useful load of the Mooney M20 Acclaim with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: Mooney M20TN Acclaim: 276 kg (609 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Mooney M20 Acclaim takeoff distance?
Mooney M20TN Acclaim at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 420 m (1,380 ft), over 50 ft about 650 m (2,130 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 960 m (3,150 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Mooney M20 Acclaim weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Mooney M20 Acclaim, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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